高中英语介词单选题

          what has recently been done to provide more buses for the people, a shortage of public vehicles remains a problem.

A．Except for

B．But for

C．Because of

D．In spite of

We have brought in a good grain harvest for three years_________.

A．on purpose

B．on end

C．on duty

D．on watch

Because of the nuclear crisis caused by the earthquake in Japan, many people lined up to buy salt ______ seeking protection from radiation.

A．in face of

B．in search of

C．in terms of

D．in hopes of

—Here’s your paycheck for this month.
—Ah, that’s music _____ my ears! 

A．to

B．for

C．in

D．at

--- The weather is too cold _____ March this year.  
--- It was even _____ when I came here years ago.

A．for; colder

B．in; cold

C．in; hot

D．for; hotter

My friend warned me ______ going to the East Coast because it was crowded with tourists.

A．by

B．against

C．on

D．for

______ property, we’re among the richest people in this city．

A．In search of

B．In spite of

C．In place of

D．In terms of

______ property, we’re among the richest people in this city．

A．In search of

B．In spite of

C．In place of

D．In terms of

______ property, we’re among the richest people in this city．

A．In search of

B．In spite of

C．In place of

D．In terms of

The earthquake in Japan, measuring 9.0 on the Richter Scale, was so violent _______ cause a series of explosions of the nuclear reactors in several power stations.

A．to

B．that

C．as to

D．as that

—The Kiwi fruits in this supermarket are _______ sale now, and they are sold ______ the pound.
— Really? How much cheaper are they?

A．for; in

B．on; by

C．for, by

D．on, in

After decades of living under oppression, the people of the Arab world are rising up to rebel ______ their ruler.

A．from

B．away

C．against

D．in

What was your impression ______ him the first time you met him?

A．with

B．on

C．for

D．of

It is sometimes said that a society can be judged ____the way it cares ____
its weakest members.

A．on; about

B．by; for

C．under; with

D．with; on

It was considerate _____ you not to play the piano while I was asleep.

A．of

B．for

C．to

D．from